Senior Pharmacist - Education and Training

NHS Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Senior Pharmacist specializing in Education and Training to join NHS Ayrshire and Arran. This role emphasizes developing pharmacy education, providing clinical service, and coordinating training for students and early career pharmacists. The position is a 9-month fixed-term maternity cover based at University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr.

Qualifications

• A driving license/car ownership is essential.
• Experience in pharmacy education and clinical service.

Responsibilities

• Develop education and training for pharmacy staff.
• Coordinate experiential learning for undergraduate pharmacy students.
• Provide clinical pharmacy service to designated medical wards.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy service

Pharmacy education

Inter-professional training

Education

Pharmacist qualification

Job description

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Senior Pharmacist - Education and Training

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

We are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring, and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Pharmacist - Education and Training based at University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr. This is a fixed-term maternity cover post for 9 months.

What you will do:

This role involves developing people within our pharmacy education and training team, providing specialist pharmacy and medical education within NHS Ayrshire & Arran across hospitals and primary care.

The post is equally split between education and training, and providing a clinical pharmacy service to designated medical wards, including high care areas at University Hospital Crosshouse.

A key focus is coordinating experiential learning for undergraduate pharmacy students and supporting training for student pharmacists and early career pharmacists.

You will also support education for junior doctors and undergraduate medical students, including inter-professional training through our prescribing education programme.

You will liaise with the education & training pharmacist within primary care, other education and training pharmacists in Scotland, NES, and the Schools of Pharmacy at the University of Strathclyde and Robert Gordon University.

For further information on the role please view the job description

Knowledge, training, and/or experience required:

Please refer to the attached person specification for details on essential and desirable criteria.

Hours:

37 hours per week. You will participate in weekend, late night, public holiday, and on-call rotas as required. You may be required to work over 7 days or extended hours in accordance with AFC terms and conditions.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A car licence/car ownership is essential.

If you would like more information, please contact Fran Bendall at 01563 826069 or at [emailprotected]

Additional Information for Overseas Candidates:

To work in the UK, you must demonstrate relevant permission to work, granted by UK Visa and Immigration. Please check your eligibility before applying.

Application Process:

• Apply via JobTrain. Do not upload a CV.
• Applications close at midnight on the deadline date.
• For help, visit: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• Ensure your email is accurate for correspondence.
• Check your email and JobTrain account regularly.
• Support: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
• Once submitted, applications cannot be amended.
• Internal candidates should update their profile accordingly.
• A valid UK/EU/EEA driving licence is required for roles needing a licence.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran must verify the right to work in the UK for all employees. Candidates requiring sponsorship can find more info at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.

Note: We cannot sponsor bank contracts.